Membership
Austin Geological Society has over 500 members, including professionals and students. For any given year there are about 150 active members (dues paid). Membership is $25 per year for professionals and is free to students.
We invite you to become a member of the Austin Geological Society and share in our programs. Your membership will bring you:
- Professional development hours for geoscientist licensing (Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists) requirements;
- Notice of AGS meetings with technical talks that are focused on Texas geoscience topics;
- Notice of upcoming AGS field trips to nearby areas of geological interest;
- Social gatherings of geological professionals in the Austin area;
- A monthly newsletter to keep you informed of Society and regional news of interest to geologists; and
- The opportunity to become acquainted with other geologists in the Austin area.
Article I, Section I, of the AGS Bylaws describes the following categories of, and requirements for, membership in the AGS:
To be eligible for Active Membership, an applicant shall have a degree in geology from a recognized college or university, or the equivalent experience, or have been actively engaged in the application of geology or related scientific or professional work for a minimum of two years.
Consideration of Honorary Membership shall be based on continued dedication and service to the Austin Geological Society. Honorary members shall be selected by the Executive Board. Any Active Member may submit the name of an individual to the Executive Board for consideration as an Honorary Member.
Any person who is a student in good standing, studying for a degree in geology or related science, is eligible for Student Membership. Student Members shall not be eligible to vote or hold elective office.
Dues:
Membership fees are due at the beginning of September. Payment on or after August 1st will be considered active for the year, through July of the following year. Dues may be paid at any time during the year.
New and Renewal Active Member ($25 dues/year)
New and Renewal Student Member (No Charge)
To join AGS please fill out a membership form and pay the annual membership dues through Paypal or regular mail. Please also fill out the form if you’re renewing and need to update contact information.
Any additional questions? Please reach out to us.
Honorary Members
AGS thanks the following Honorary Members for their dedication and service to the Austin Geological Society.
- John Berry
- Robert E. Boyer
- Earle McBride
- William L. Fisher
- Ernest Lundelius
- Dan Neal
- Charles M. Woodruff